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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.80, 36,151.62 and 13,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.80, 36,151.62 and 13,005.20 is: 19,516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.80 : 36,151.62 = 13,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.80/36,151.62 = 13,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.80x = 36,151.62 × 13,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.80x = 470,159,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,159,138.80/24,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.13

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